Drum Lessons in Oaks Corners , NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar

...I use the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements method for my beginning students. As my students progress, I introduce solo repertoire suitable for a recital/performance situation. I start with music of the students' choice as soon as I see fit which encourages practice. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Drums Organ Synthesizer Recorder Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Acoustic Guitar

...After all, isn't all music playing by ear? Every style of playing can be taught, whether it is the great classics or picking out the notes you hear off the TV. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin Tuba Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

...As with any teaching method, consistency is attendance breeds the best learning environment. And one thing I tell young learners is that they should never practice. Practice implies work.... Read More

Instruments: Drums Djembe

...As a teacher, I want to get my students actually playing music as soon as possible. For that reason, I stress not only practicing drums in my lessons but also listening to and studying a wide variety of music so that my students can learn to play music not just drums.... Read More

Instruments: Voice Drums

...With percussion, we found that taking a piece and breaking it into small sections that were easily repeatable gave the best results. I took these techniques over to the drum set when the time came, and found ways to make simple drum rhythms more interesting and engaging.... Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Music Djembe

...The most important thing that I can recommend on practicing efficiently is to keep a journal of your practice session. Create a "practice plan" before or during your practice session and track exactly what you work on.... Read More